Upcoming Courses

We are recognised throughout the UK and beyond for our innovative, creative approach to learning and teaching. This equips our students with the skills and experience they need to develop their careers and they can be proud to say they have studied at Forth Valley College.

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August 2026

IOSH Fire Safety For Managers

20

Aug

Thu 20 Aug 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £360.00

Thu 20 Aug 2026

1 Day

The IOSH Fire Safety for Managers course is designed to equip managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills required to manage fire risks effectively in the workplace. It provides a deeper understanding of fire safety responsibilities, risk assessments, and legal compliance.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

24

Aug

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

24 - 28 Aug 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £1,250.00

24 - 28 Aug 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.

24 - 27 Aug 2026

4 Days

Provided by Forth Valley College
  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £650.00

24 - 27 Aug 2026

4 Days

If you're a practising electrician, or someone interested in upskilling their knowledge in requirements for electrical installations this course will enhance your understanding in this key area of Electrical Safety.

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CompEx Awareness (ExA)

24

Aug

CompEx Awareness (ExA)

Alloa

Mon 24 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

  • Alloa
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £130.00

Mon 24 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Introduction to safe working practices in Hazardous Areas (ExA)

QS First Aid at Work

26

Aug

QS First Aid at Work

Falkirk

Sold out

26 - 28 Aug 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A2. Kevin Thomson
  • £239.00

26 - 28 Aug 2026

3 Days

This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills to act as a workplace first aider. Training is based on adult casualties and covering life-threatening emergencies, common injuries, and sudden illnesses, the training includes CPR, use of an AED, wound management, burns, fractures, and more.

QS First Aid Emergency

26

Aug

QS First Aid Emergency

Falkirk

Limited places

Wed 26 Aug 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A2. Kevin Thomson
  • £124.00

Wed 26 Aug 2026

1 Day

A basic first aid course focusing on adult life-threatening emergencies, designed for individuals who wish to become an emergency first aider in the workplace

Thu 27 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £275.00

Thu 27 Aug 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

The 18th Edition Update Course refreshes your knowledge of the latest IET Wiring Regulation. **BS7671:2018+A4:2026 included in the course price**

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

31

Aug

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

Falkirk

Limited places

31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £975.00

31 Aug 2026 - 3 Sep 2026

4 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

31

Aug

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Limited places

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
Alistair McKean
  • £975.00

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

3 days

Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)

CompEx Responsible Person (Ex14)

31

Aug

Sold out

31 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £2,015.00

31 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

5 days

Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)

2921-34 Domestic & Small Commercial Charging Course
Limited places

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £699.00

31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026

3 Days

This qualification is designed for qualified electricians who want to develop their existing skills to include installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in domestic properties and small commercial premises.

September 2026

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

7

Sep

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

Falkirk

Limited places

7 - 8 Sep 2026

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £475.00

7 - 8 Sep 2026

2 days

Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

7

Sep

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

Falkirk

Limited places

7 - 8 Sep 2026

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
A1. Amy Hay
  • £790.00

7 - 8 Sep 2026

2 days

Foundation in the theoretical and practical use of Ex equipment (ExF+)

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

7

Sep

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

7 - 11 Sep 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £1,250.00

7 - 11 Sep 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.

7 - 8 Sep 2026

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £799.00

7 - 8 Sep 2026

2 days

All CompEx certified practitioners are required to recertify every 5 years. There are two routes for recertification for Gas and Vapours (Ex01 – Ex04).

7 - 11 Sep 2026

6.5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £1,524.00

7 - 11 Sep 2026

6.5 Days

Please be aware this is a 5 day course in week one. Week two attendance is required for one day between Monday - Thursday to carry out the Practical Exam with a further Online Exam on the Friday morning.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

14

Sep

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

14 - 18 Sep 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £1,250.00

14 - 18 Sep 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.

Water ByeLaws/Water Regulations

14

Sep

Mon 14 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Harry Hunter
  • £229.00

Mon 14 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

These courses cover the Water Byelaws 2014 (Scotland) and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales) and meet the requirements of WRAS (the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) of which the majority of the UK water companies are members.

IOSH Working Safely

16

Sep

IOSH Working Safely

Falkirk

Limited places

Wed 16 Sep 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £180.00

Wed 16 Sep 2026

1 Day

Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise.

Thu 17 Sep 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £370.00

Thu 17 Sep 2026

1 Day

The IOSH Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing course is designed for managers and supervisors to help them effectively manage health and wellbeing in the workplace. It focuses on promoting a healthy work environment, supporting employee wellbeing, and ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations.

City & Guilds Award in Education and Training 6502
Limited places

18 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Tracy Laird
  • £799.00

18 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

5 Days

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, how to plan and deliver inclusive training sessions and how to assess and give constructive feedback.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

21

Sep

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

21 - 25 Sep 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £1,250.00

21 - 25 Sep 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.

CompEx Responsible Person (Ex14)

21

Sep

Limited places

21 - 25 Sep 2026

5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £2,015.00

21 - 25 Sep 2026

5 Days

Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)

21 - 24 Sep 2026

4 Days

Provided by Forth Valley College
  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £650.00

21 - 24 Sep 2026

4 Days

If you're a practising electrician, or someone interested in upskilling their knowledge in requirements for electrical installations this course will enhance your understanding in this key area of Electrical Safety.

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Glanding

21

Sep

Glanding

Falkirk

Mon 21 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £315.00

Mon 21 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Course Overview This intensive practical preparation course is designed to support candidates preparing for CompEx Hazardous Area courses or assessments including for example Ex01–04 (Gas & Vapours) & Ex05–06 (Dust) & Ex09-10 (Water Utilities). The course focuses on developing hands on cable glanding, termination and installation skills, aligned with CompEx assessment expectations. It is ideal for candidates who want structured practical practice before attending a formal CompEx assessment.

23

Sep

23 - 25 Sep 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Harry Hunter
  • £450.00

23 - 25 Sep 2026

3 Days

BPEC has developed this training/assessment course which is ideal for experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers and heating engineers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems.

CompEx Design (Ex12)

28

Sep

CompEx Design (Ex12)

Falkirk

Limited places

28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £2,015.00

28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026

5 days

Engineering design of Ex electrical and instrumentation installations (Ex12)

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

28

Sep

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

Falkirk

Limited places

28 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

4 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £975.00

28 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

4 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

28

Sep

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Limited places

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
Alistair McKean
  • £975.00

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 days

Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £385.00

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 Days

This course was updated in November 2020 and is aimed at electricians or anyone else involved in maintenance and testing of electrical equipment.

QS First Aid at Work

28

Sep

QS First Aid at Work

Falkirk

Limited places

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A2. Kevin Thomson
  • £239.00

28 - 30 Sep 2026

3 Days

This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills to act as a workplace first aider. Training is based on adult casualties and covering life-threatening emergencies, common injuries, and sudden illnesses, the training includes CPR, use of an AED, wound management, burns, fractures, and more.

QS First Aid Emergency

28

Sep

QS First Aid Emergency

Falkirk

Mon 28 Sep 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A2. Kevin Thomson
  • £124.00

Mon 28 Sep 2026

1 Day

A basic first aid course focusing on adult life-threatening emergencies, designed for individuals who wish to become an emergency first aider in the workplace

IOSH Fire Safety Awareness

30

Sep

Wed 30 Sep 2026

1 Day

  • Alloa
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £190.00

Wed 30 Sep 2026

1 Day

The IOSH Fire Safety Awareness course is designed to provide employees with a fundamental understanding of fire safety in the workplace. It is a short, introductory-level course that helps individuals recognise fire risks, follow fire safety procedures, and understand their responsibilities in preventing fire hazards.

October 2026

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

5

Oct

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

Falkirk

Limited places

5 - 6 Oct 2026

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £475.00

5 - 6 Oct 2026

2 days

Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

5

Oct

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

Falkirk

Limited places

5 - 6 Oct 2026

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
A1. Amy Hay
  • £790.00

5 - 6 Oct 2026

2 days

Foundation in the theoretical and practical use of Ex equipment (ExF+)

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

5

Oct

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

5 - 9 Oct 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £1,250.00

5 - 9 Oct 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.